Will my child share the name Llewelyn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 17 UK babies named Llewelyn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Llewelyn in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Llewelyn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Llewelyn has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 86 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1146 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Llewelyn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Llewelyn is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Llewelyn a popular baby name in the United States?

Llewelyn does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1517

Llewelyn

Llewelyn is a distinctive choice, ranked #1517 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Llewelyn in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1517

About the Name Llewelyn

Llewelyn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 86 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1146 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Llewelyn is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.